Mounting Blinds On Vinyl Windows

Ways to install window blinds.

Mounting blinds on vinyl windows.

Measure the width at the top middle and bottom of the. Make note for the narrowest width and longest height. Look at your window and decide if you want to mount the blinds on the inside of the window frame jamb or outside and or above the window frame. If you have vinyl windows you won t be able to screw the brackets directly into the vinyl channel that holds the window.

An outside mount attaches to the wall or trim. The top of the window frame is flush with the ceiling so the only other option is to hang the blinds from the ceiling which seems less than optimal. You need to do this to make sure that you buy the correct size of blind. Fix the brackets to the top or sides of the inside opening or install them outside the opening.

An outside mount is when blinds or shades are installed on the wall above the window or directly on the window trim. You can either mount your blinds on the inside or on the outside of the casing. When measuring for the inside mount measure in three places for width top middle and bottom. I want to hang blinds on the center window in a three window window seat.

There s no wall on either side of the window just the other window frames. If you hang your blinds on the outside your window and the blinds will look larger. It s important to determine the type of style you need before installing. Installing blinds on vinyl window frames one major concern with vinyl windows is that they are not strong enough to withstand the weight of blinds.

Inside mounted blinds look tidy and that s the way to go in most situations. Before you buy any type of blinds consider how you want to mount them. Inside mount blinds fit inside the window frame for a neat clean look. If the window frame is sufficiently deep to attach the mounting brackets inside the window frame you can choose inside or outside mounting.

Blinds or shades are made larger than the window opening for complete coverage. For outside mount the blinds are screwed onto the window trim or anchored into the drywall or into the plaster. The vinyl is not strong enough to hold the weight of the blinds. Outside mounted blinds cover up part of the frame and the mounting bracket holes will show if the brackets are removed at.

This mount style may be selected when there s not enough window depth to mount inside or when you want more coverage to darken a room. Outside mounted blinds are installed to cover the window frame or attach to the wall. Vinyl windows are attractive smart and feature all the options available to the. As its name implies an inside mount will hang inside the window frame.

There are two types of hanging or mounting styles when it comes to window blinds. Inside mounted blinds are installed within the window. Use a measuring tape to determine the size of the window. Mounting blinds directly onto vinyl windows may void the manufacturer s warranty and interfere with the safe and correct operation of the window.